Senior Optometrist

This one year Resident Optometrist post will give the successful applicant an opportunity to develop the core optometry skills of refraction (adult and paediatric), contact lenses, low vision assessment, dispensing and keratoconus monitoring, as well as the opportunity to learn new skills within supported enhanced optometry/ophthalmology clinics such a glaucoma, medical retina, acute referral and corneal clinics.

The Ophthalmology Department is part of the Head and Neck clinical service unit within the Trust. The role will be based primarily at St James's University Hospital but may require travel to other Trust sites.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, GOC registered optometrist who is keen to pursue a career within secondary care optometry and who preferably has recent experience of working in core optometry clinics within a hospital setting.

Name Alison Weston
Position Head of Optometry
Email alison.weston3@nhs.net
Phone number

Shortlisting Date: 2 November
Interview Date: 9 November am

Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.

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